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The jewel moth is a member of the family of Dalceridae moths. Caterpillars of these moths are known for their beauty, which is comparable to a jewel, thus nicknamed ‘Jewel Caterpillar’.

Feeding on different types of plants such as those in the citrus family, Jewel Caterpillars are native to Central America.

They live in or around moist forests of Mexico, or Guatemala and they can be abundant by not necessarily truly harmful to their host trees or plants.

When the wings are opened, they are buff with a narrow brown submarginal line. When the wings are closed, there is a brown mix between the outer margin and the inner brown line.